Hey all,

It sbeen a long long time since I played with balsa kits. The last time I was involved was with my dad 30 years ago when he used Titebond wood glue for all except ply, and there he used 5 minute epoxy. What are the types of glue to use now-a-days? I am currently putting together a Ringmaster and am using the Titebond that my dad was using back then. What other options are there and what fillers can I use that sand somewhat easily and will paint well? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again all.

Sid

Hi Sid.

I was in about the same situation a few year's ago with the same questions. There's a lot more options now. There's CA type glues from super-thin up to thick. They're basically like what we called Instant or Crazy glue. If you aren't in a big hurry, you can also go with the yellow glues like SIG Bond glue. I think it's what's called Alphetic glue? (sic) Then for the high stress joints you can go with two-part epoxies. I use the 30-minute curing times for wing joints and firewalls and 5 or 15 minute curing for less stressed areas. Check out some of the online hobby stores or your LHS and see what they have. Wait 'til you see all the covering choices!

Good Luck!

Len

again I ask the Question?? have you asked any of the local flyers at the local flying field? if not, its agood idea to do it now. most of the fellows have been thru the same questions and solved it. not all of them have the same answer-- like other things -its a personal thing. your going to meet them any how at the field. dick

Titebond (or any other aliphatic resin glue) is still one of the best. I steer away from 5 minute epoxy though unless I just want to fill a hole and do not require strength. If you need epoxy, use one of the slower cures, much stronger and allows you a bit more time to get everything lined up properly. Too often, people try to use 5 minute after it has started to set up and get poor joints.